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Business Dec 17, 2021
Ontario International Airport. | Photo courtesy of the Office of Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti
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Ontario International Airport (ONT) welcomed 475,502 travelers in November – nearly matching its pre-pandemic numbers – as the Inland Empire-based airport surpassed 4 million passengers for the year.
According to data compiled by the Ontario International Airport Authority (OIAA), passenger volumes were 123% above what they were in November 2020 and within 5% of the pre-pandemic November 2019 totals.
The number of domestic passengers increased by 124% compared to November 2020, while international travel volume nearly doubled.
From January through November, passenger volume totaled 4,029,441 – 71.6% higher than the same period in 2020. The numbers of domestic and international travelers increased by 73.6% and 21.5%, respectively.
“Ontario International continued on its strong recovery path in November despite the persistence of the global coronavirus pandemic and continues to lead among airports of its size and larger,” said Julia Gouw, an OIAA commissioner. “Even in this challenging environment, Ontario International remains an attractive aviation gateway for area residents who count on those of us who oversee and operate the airport to maintain its hallmark first-rate, hassle-free customer experience.”
Shipments of commercial freight and mail were essentially even in November at 75,576 tons compared with 76,586 tons in November last year. Compared with November 2019 though, tonnage increased by 11.7%.
On a year-to-date basis, freight and mail volume decreased 4% to 792,856 tons compared to 2020 but increased 14.4% compared with 2019.
“Ontario International’s location near major Southern California freeways, Inland Empire distribution centers and the nation’s largest seaport complex makes our airport a prized public asset and highly desirable destination for air cargo shippers,” said OIAA Commissioner Jim Bowman, an Ontario City Councilmember. “As our population base continues to grow and businesses take root in the Inland Empire, Ontario International will remain a focal point in Southern California’s vibrant economy.”
